The Orthodox
Messenger
Vol.
VI, No. 4 – Sunday, January 28, 2007
Christ the
Savior Greek Orthodox Church - Presentation of Christ at the Temple
The Hellenic Orthodox
Mission of Hernando County, Florida–“A
Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”
Ecumenical Patriarchate +
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America + Metropolis of Atlanta
Website:
http://orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org
Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Th.D.,
D.D. (352) 796-2377; Cell (352) 263-3005; Email:Rharakas@aol.com
I Give Up!
A REFLECTION AS WE
APPROACH THE BEGINNING OF GREAT LENT – FEBRUARY 19, 2007
Just
giving up? Many times, I'm sure! Well – here you go!
Let's just give up!
Give
up complaining
. . .
focus on gratitude.
Give
up pessimism . . .
become an optimist.
Give
up harsh judgments . . .
think kind thoughts.
Give
up worry . . .
trust in God’s care for you.
Give
up discouragement . . .
be full of hope.
Give
up bitterness . . .
turn to forgiveness.
Give
up hatred . . .
return
good for evil.
Give
up negativism . . .
be positive.
Give
up anger . . .
practice patience.
Give up pettiness . . . put on
maturity.
Give up gloom . . .
enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealousy . . . pray for
trust.
Give
up gossiping . . .
control your tongue.
Give up sin . . . turn to virtue.
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the
Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord
turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)
Service
Hours: Sundays and Feast Days: Orthros at 9:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy
at 10:00 a.m.
Evening
Services as Announced
Today’s Saints:
Ephraim the Syrian (+373); Righteous Palladios (+431); Martyr
Charitos; Iakovos the Ascetic; Abbot Ephraim of Novy-Torg;
Bishop Ephraim of Pereyaslavl; Isaac the Syrian Bishop of
Nineveh; Archilius & Luarsab; Cannera the Recluse of Ireland.
TRIODION BEGINS: SUNDAY
OF THE PHARISEE & THE TAX-COLLECTOR
GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS
Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - Plagal 4th Tone
(Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Ex ypsous
katelthes"). Hymnal, 89.
(Sing in English after the Entrance) ("From on high did
you descend"). (Same)
Dismissal Hymn of the Presentation of Christ (Sing
from sheet in the pew).
Kontakion of the Pharisee & Publican
(Sung in Greek by the leader) “Pharisaiou phygomen”
(Read) Let us flee the Pharisee’s exalted words; /
let us learn the Publican’s humble demeanor, / and with sighs / to
the Savior cry out and say, / Be gracious to us, / O only forgiving
Lord.
Return to
p. 28
of the
Hymnal, for the Epistle Reading
EPISTLE – 2 Timothy
3:10-15 (33rd Sunday)
imothy, my son, you
have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my
patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings,
what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what
persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me.
Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be
persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to
worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you
have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned
it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred
writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith
in Christ Jesus.
GOSPEL – Luke 18:10-14
(16th Luke – Publican & Pharisee)
he Lord said this parable,
"Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the
other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with
himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men,
extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I
fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax
collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to
heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a
sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified
rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be
humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
TWO
TRAYS TODAY: 1) STEWARDSHIP & VISITORS’ GIFTS;
2) DINO ADAMIS
PHILANTHROPIC FUND
FOR THE RECORD: January
14 - Candles $61.05; Visitor’s
Donations $37; Stewardship
$380.00; Attendance - 54.
Thanks to you for supporting our Church!
GARAGE SALE: Bring useful items on Sundays and leave them
at the Parish Hall. We are storing garage-sale items in one of the
cabins. No clothing and shoes, but all else is welcome. The Garage
Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19 at our church
location. Co-chairs are Harriet Pasisis, Helen Vangel and Gloria
Vardakis. Thank you!
COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: January 28 - Bette Ferriero. Please
sign up for the Sundays of February.
PROSFORON BAKERS: Venice Cosmadelis 1/28; Metaxia Porter 2/2
(Presentation of Christ) [Mrs. Porter’s daughters made six offering
breads in her behalf a day before she passed away]. Presbytera Emily
Harakas 2/4; George Nikas 2/11; Argyris & Carol Gymnaos 2/18;. Fran
Triantafilon 2/18; Gloria Vardakis 2/25 (Sunday of Orthodoxy); Bette
Ferriero 3/4. George Nikas is Prosforon Bakers Chair. See him for the
recipe.
GAZEBO: Have you noticed the repair of our Gazebo? Many thanks
to Nick Gymnaos, Argyri Gymnaos, and John Gymnaos who worked on the
replacement of the benches, the re-roofing, including new plywood and
installation of attractive shingles. Many thanks, also, to Andy &
Constantina Selemaj for also contributing to the costs of the material
required. We are all very grateful for this Stewardship of Time, Talent
and Treasure!
AS OF THIS DATE Christ the Savior Church has 52 Steward
households for 2007. In order for us to do our work, we need the
support of many others! Please make the decision to become a
Steward of Christ the Savior Church with your declaration of Time,
Talent and Treasure. If you have misplaced your Declaration Cards,
please call Stewardship Chairman Bill Pasisis at 688-7456 or speak to
him today after church for new cards.
TO CATCH A PLANE! Fr. Stanley will be leaving immediately
following the Divine Liturgy today to make it in time to board a flight
to Boston. Thank you for your understanding! He is scheduled to return
Tuesday, January 30. In case of emergency contact our Parish Council
President, Gloria Vardakis at 688-2270.
DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA: Responding to parishioner requests,
the Parish Council has voted to designate the Gazebo as our smoking
area, beginning next Sunday, February 4. Smokers are
kindly asked to use the Gazebo as their smoking area from that time on.
Thank you for understanding!
LITURGICAL LANGUAGE MODIFICATION: To accommodate our Greek
speaking worshipers Fr. Stanley and the Parish Council have investigated
the possibility of preparing the congregation to repeat the Lord’s
Prayer in Greek after the English in the Divine Liturgy. Shortly, a
phonetic text will be supplied and practiced after church. If
successful, we will begin saying the Lord’s Prayer in Greek as a
congregation in Lent.
A NOTICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PARISH: The 3rd Annual GOYA
(Greek Orthodox Youth of America – Teenagers in Junior and Senior High
School) “Lenten Adventure” will take place March 2-3-4 in Tampa, at the
St. John the Baptist Church. It is designed to be a weekend of spiritual
growth, fellowship, worship and fun on the theme “Growing in
Faith-Reconnecting with God during Lent.” For information, please
contact Fr. Stanley at 352-798-2377, or call direct to 813-873-8675.
GREEK FESTIVAL: Ocala’s Seventh Annual Greek Festival
will be held Friday, February 2 (3:30 pm-9:00 pm) and Saturday February
3 (10:00 am-8:00 pm) at the Blessed Trinity Church Hall (5 SE 17th St
and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. Directions: North on I-75, exit S.R. 200.
Right at the light on 17th St. Go straight to SE 3rd Ave. where you turn
left. Go 500 ft and turn left into the parking lot. Look for the tent at
the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. For further information call Ellen
at her home 352-622-1378 or her cell phone at 352-812-8298. Opa!
ENGAGEMENT! Congratulations to Christina Thomas and Aki (Harisis)
Manolis who have announced their engagement. We pray the Lord’s
blessings!. “Kala Stephana!”
THE MESSAGE OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY: “We don’t change the
message; the message changes us!” Come to Church and find out how!
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Michael Petrides and all the
parishioners of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Port Richey
celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Church. On Saturday, February 10
the “25th Anniversary Dinner-Dance” is sold out. On Sunday, February 11,
Orthros attended by Metropolitan Alexios and Divine Liturgy. Fr. Stanley
and our Parish Council encourage all parishioners who would like to
celebrate the event to attend St. George Church on Sunday. Services will
be conducted as usual at our Church. We wish St. George Church, many
years of spiritual and material advancement!
NEEDED!
BULLETIN SPONSORS FOR NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND!
SEE PRESIDENT GLORIA VARDAKIS OR TREASURER CURTIS
THOMAS!
NOW AVAILABLE! The Orthodox Christian Network has launched
“The Ark,” a 24 hour a day internet radio program. Listen to “The
Ark” by going to
www.receive.org for music,
interviews and other programs. A S.C.O.B.A. sponsored ministry!
TODAY’S BULLETIN SPONSORS: fR. & pRESBYTERA HARAKAS
FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR SON SPERO
----- Bulletin
Sponsors Needed! – See or Call Gloria Vardakis or Curtis Thomas -----
CHRIST THE SAVIOR
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
P.O. BOX 5566
SPRING HILL, FL 34611
MEN OF CHRIST
THE SAVIOR PARISH!
A
Meeting Will Soon Be Called
To
Discuss Having A
PARISH MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
To Enjoy Each Other’s Company
-Watch
For The Date!-
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